Detroit Red Wings to retire Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 in 2026
The Detroit Red Wings has announced that they will officially retire No. 91, worn by Hall of Famer Sergei Fedorov, as part of a special pre-game ceremony on January 12, 2026, ahead of their home matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena.
Fedorov is one of the most celebrated players in the league who has played in 18
NHL
seasons, compiling 1,179 points, a plus-261 rating, and 839 penalty minutes in 1,248 regular-season games between the Red Wings, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals. According to the reports, Detroit has announced its decision about Fedorov's retirement on August 19, 2025.
Sergei Federov's jersey is set to be retired in January 2026
The Detroit Red Wings
has announced on August 19, 2025, that Sergei Federov's jersey No.
91 is set to be retired in January 2026. While announcing his retirement, the Detroit Red Wings' Ilitch stated that, "We are honored to celebrate Sergei Fedorov and raise his #91 to its rightful place hanging in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena, among the all-time greats who have worn the Winged Wheel."
His exceptional skill, relentless drive, and lasting impact, playing a pivotal role in bringing three Stanley Cup championships to Detroit, make him the perfect embodiment of the qualities deserving of our franchise's most prestigious honor.
They further added, 'My parents, Mike and Marian Ilitch, had a special reverence for Sergei as one of the most dynamic and charismatic players of his era, and someone who made a tremendous impact on our organization. All of us at the Red Wings look forward to hosting Sergei and his family in January to pay tribute to his remarkable career."
Sergei Fedorov reflects on Red Wings' Highest honor
When news broke that his No. 91 would rise to the rafters at Little Caesars Arena,
Sergei Fedorov
admitted he was overwhelmed with emotion. Federov opened up and reflected on the Red Wings' Highest honor.
He stated, 'I'm extremely grateful for this tremendous honor,' said Fedorov. 'Thank you to everyone with the Red Wings organization, especially those who helped bring me to Detroit and gave me the chance to play for such a historic franchise.
Federov further added, 'I was fortunate to be part of some unforgettable teams, and above all, I'm proud of the three Stanley Cup championships we won for our amazing fans in Hockeytown.
The memories made along the way - with legendary teammates, coaches, and exceptional ownership - will stay with me forever. Lastly, I want to thank Chris Ilitch for the call yesterday to share the news about retiring my number. It's a moment I'll always cherish.
I can't wait to see everyone in January.'
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It is to be noted that Sergei Fedorov was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2015 and was honored as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players as part of the league's Centennial celebration in 2017. The 55-year-old was also enshrined in the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2016. Fedorov's No. 91 becomes the Red Wings' ninth retired number in franchise history, joining Sid Abel, Alex Delvecchio, Gordie Howe, and others.
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